Last Updated on December 17, 2022
Two families overcome prejudice and tragedy when a special Christmas miracle saves the life of a small boy.
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“Miracle at Sage Creek” (2005) is an uplifting western classic; a story of faith filled with action and suspense that will thrill the whole family.
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Sometimes, the most wondrous miracles occur when you least expect them. With a history of feuding, horse rustling and violence the Franklin and Red Eagle families are well-known rivals in the lawless western frontier, but a Christmas miracle can change everything.
Set in Wyoming Territory in 1888 and filmed against the breathtaking backdrop of the majestic open range in the Victorian era, this period movie is the story of prejudice overcome, forgiveness and redemption.
While the movie can be predictable and heavy-handed in its message of forgiveness, fans of wholesome frontier dramas like “When Calls the Heart” and “Little House” should enjoy having another period Christmas movie to share with the whole family.
“Miracle at Sage Creek” stars David Carradine (North and South 1985), but those who watch period dramas will also recognize Wes Studi (Penny Dreadful, Dances with Wolves) as Chief Thomas. Viewers of Hallmark’s “Love Comes Softly” series will spot Irene Bedard (Love’s Long Journey) as Sunny, and youngster Darian Weiss (Love’s Unfolding Dream) as Zachary.
Rated PG. Dove approved forages twelve and up. Also known as “Christmas Miracle At Sage Creek.”
“If you’re willing to overlook its shortcomings, “Miracle at Sage Creek” is a simple tale of love, redemption, and yes, miracles, during Christmastime in the Wild West. If the title itself isn’t a dead giveaway, anyone with even a passing familiarity with both Westerns and Christmas movies should be able to predict how the last 30 minutes of the movie will go down. It certainly isn’t a masterpiece of either genre, but in spite of the trite story line, Miracle at least deserves praise for attempting to push beyond the stereotypes of Native Americans, pioneers, and how the two relate to each other as so often portrayed in traditional Westerns. Native American traditions are given a great deal of respect, themes of family and friendship abound, and the curmudgeonly bitterness and intolerance of Ike Franklin is overcome in both the storyline and the positive examples set by the other characters.” – Common Sense Media
For more period suggestions of Christmas movies and specials, see the following lists and articles:
Little Women Period Drama Adaptations
A Charles Dickensian BBC Christmas
10 Victorian Family Christmas Movies
Best Period Dramas: Christmas Classics List
Discover more full episodes of period dramas you can legally stream for free, along with featurettes, trailers, interviews and critical commentaries of historical and costume dramas on the Willow and Thatch Period Drama YouTube Channel.
If you enjoyed this post, you’ll also want to wander over to The Period Films List, with the best historical dramas sorted by era. For more period dramas you can stream for free, see 10 Period Dramas You Can Stream for Free. You’ll also want to see the Best Period Dramas: Family Friendly List.
tirzah
December 3, 2019 at 7:51 am (5 years ago)The movie doesnt work for me. And I cant find it anywhere
Willow and Thatch
December 3, 2019 at 10:39 am (5 years ago)It’s still available to watch right here for free. Are you located outside the US? That could be the problem.
Jill Spencer
December 22, 2016 at 5:36 pm (8 years ago)Thank you for the free movie. I enjoyed it very much!